Quebecer Patrice Bergeron will continue his career with the Boston Bruins for at least another season, the organization revealed Monday morning.
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The 37-year-old will earn at least $2.5 million in 2022-23. He could get $2.5 million more in bonuses if he reaches certain performance thresholds. According to the TVA Sports channel’s hockey expert, $1 million was paid as a signing bonus.
Last year, the center player scored 25 goals and amassed 65 points in 73 games.
Bergeron had 400 goals and 982 points in 1,216 games in the National Hockey League (NHL), all with the Boston Bruins. He won five Selke Trophies – a league-high in history – and a Stanley Cup in 2011.
David Krejci too
After Patrice Bergeron, another veteran, David Krejci, agreed to a new low-cost one-year contract with the Boston Bruins on Monday.
The 36-year-old Czech will receive at least $1 million and could add $2 million in bonuses if he reaches certain performance thresholds.
The striker will return to the National Hockey League (NHL) after a season in the Czech Republic. He totaled 20 goals and 46 points in 51 games with Olomouc HC.
In 962 games over 15 NHL seasons, all with the Bruins, the 2004 second-round pick has amassed 215 goals and 730 points.